Store counter



Nov. 22, 1932. L. SCHUMM, 3D

STORE COUNTER Filed Aug. 15, 1930 2 SheetsSheet LOUIS SCHUMMJH' Nov. 22, 1932. 1 LLSCHUMM, 30 1,888,742

STORE COUNTER Filed Aug. 15, 1930- 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Q N j k} g u Q a i a N mu gwwmto'o LOU/8 SCHUMMIZI Patented Nov. 22, 1932 I "UNITEDQYV STATES {Parent orrice LOUIS SCHUMM, an, or LA ronrn, nnmnanssrenon T0 surnnrdn wroon CORPORATION, OF LA LPOBTE; INDIANA. A QQEEOB-ATIQN Q33 IINDIANA I sronn oou-iv'rnn Application filed August 15, 1930. Serial Nae-75,541.

This invention appertains to store furni; ture' and more particularly to an improved counter for use in dry goods and like stores.

One of the primary objects of my invention is to provide a store counter which can be shlpped 1n a more orless knocked-down condition and can be readily assembled and which will present an attractive and pleasing appearance to thetrade.

Another important object of my invention'isto provide a store counterwhich will be durable and efficient in use, one that will be simple and easy to manufacture, and one which can-be placed uponthe market at a small cost. 1 I b i A further salient object of my invention is to provide a store counter which can be made in any desirednumber ofseetions so that the'same can runa desired length of a store,

A further object of my invention isthe provision of novel means for forming sections of the counter whereby a rigid and substantial structure willbe hadwhen the sections are connected together, the counter in its set up condition providing ample space for both display and-jstoragepurposes and embodying conveniences for facilitatingthe waiting on of customers. I Q I I I Another important objectof my invention is the provision of upper and lower shelves arranged in a'novel mannerin the counter which serve as means for bracing the counter longitudinally and as means for receiving goods for storage purposes and as means for receiving wrapping and bag material for goods sold.

With these and other objects in view, the

invention consists in the novel construction,

arrangement and formation of parts, as will be hereinafter more specifically described,

claimed, and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which drawings Figure 1 is a front elevation of my iinprovedcounter showing parts thereof broken away and in section; I I I Figure 2 is a rear elevation of my improved counter. I I I I Figure 3 isa top plan view of my improved counter showing parts of the serving top broken away to illustrate the arrangement ofthe upper service shelf with the compartments for the paper bags, wrappingpaper,

twine drawer, andwrapping slide, a Figure 4; is a fragmentary perspective view of a portionof my improved counter in-its set up' .oondition,looking toward one end'thereof' and illustrating the novel,ar rangement ofpone ofthe intermediate transverse supporting frame members andthe arrangement of the upper service shelf and a the lower storage shelf. l

Figure 5 is fragmentary perspective view I showing a portion ofthe frameprior to I -the a associationof the panels, shelves and tops therewith.

F igure 6 is a fragmentary tive view looking toward one endillnstrating the coullter in a partly set up oonditionprior to the; association of theifron-t panels and top therewith, and-illustrating the arrangement of the'upper service shelf and the lower storage shelf and one end'panel.

Figure 7 's a detail sectionalview illustrating othe means employed forconnecting the sections of the improved counter together.- b

Referringto the drawings in detail,- where;

'in similar reference-characters designate corresponding parts throughoutthe several views, the letter A generally indicates my I improved counter which comprises a ,base frame 10 whlchlncludes a front longitudn finished appearance thereof. The rear-edges of the end and intermediate rails 12 and 13 are connected together by rear finishingilongitndinally extending strips 20 which can be -nally extending rail 11, end rails12 ands intermediate transverse rails 13. The interverse lntermedlate rails 13 and the end ra ls dispensed with if desired. Itis to be also noted that the intermediate rails 13 ofthe base terminate "short of the upper edges of thefront and rear finishing strips 16 and 20 and that the front finishing strips 16 directly in front; of each intermediaterail 13 is provided with a 'notch' 21 which extends from the upper edge of the front finishingstrips to a point in. alignment with the upper edge 'of theintermediate rails 13'. The interme-v diate rails 13 provide supports for the trans-1 v verse frames or standards '22, which are built as units and these transverse supporting frames'or standards lnclude front and rear posts. 23and 24, a top connecting piece or rail 25 and anintermediate brace rail 26 "arranged in spaced parallel relation to the top rail or piece 25. The front edge of the front post23 isprovided with a longitudinally extending rib 27 which'isspaced equia, distantly from the opposite faces of the sides of the frame and the lower'end of this rib is -received within the notches 21"as clearly shown in Figure 5' of the drawings,

V iBy the construction so far; it can be seen that the ends 'of the posts 23 and 24; rest on e the upper faces of the-transverse rails 13 with the ou ter facesLtliereo-f in abutting engage- V ment with the inner faces of-the finishing rear. and front strips 20 and 16. a

v strips-17. The end edges of the end panels 30' T Arranged in parallel relation with the transverse frames 22 are end panels 30 which arebuilt inunits andfthe lower edges of the'pan'els' are received in the seat or rabbet '18 defined by the'upper edges of the end rails 12 and-inner faces of the end finishing 1 abut against theinner faces of the front and rear finishing strips 16 and 20. The

inner' faces of the endpanels 30 are provided with cleats 31 which are in horizontal'alignment'with theintermediate cross pieces 26 of the transverse frames or standards 22;

e Q -Between -the end panels and adjacent the intennediate'transverse frames 22 and be-.

tween each pair of intermediate transverse frames 22 are arrangedrthe front panels32, which are also'built in units and these panels have their lower edges resting in the seat or rabbetlS defined by the longitudinal rail 11 and the front finishing strips 16'. It is to be noted that the inner edges of thefront panels "32 engage the front edges of'the transverse frames' 22 on each side of the vertical ribs 27 thereof, 1 The front panels 32,:and the end panels 30 are held in place by the lower storage'shelf 33 and the upper service shelf 34. The lowerstorage shelf 33 is placed'in position with its lower face resting ontheitrans- -12, and this shelf has its front and rear edges notched as'f'at 35 for receiving the front and'rea r posts 23 and "24 0f the transverse frames or standards 22.' The front edg: If the lower storage-shelf 33 rests on the upper for. '42 can rest I against j-atllel [strips 38 if desired.

ing different kinds of goods;

edge of the front rail ll'and abuts againstthe front panels 32 adjacent to the lower ends thereof. It will thus be noted that the front panels are received between the upper edge of the front strips 16 and'th'e front edge of the storage shelf 33 and restson the upper surface of the front rail 11; Likewise the ends of the storage shelf rests, on theupper surface of the end rails 12 in spacedjrelation to the finishing endsstrips 11 and rests against the inner faces of the end "panels 30 at the lower edges thereof, The intermediate pieces 26 of the transverse frames or 'stand ards and the cleats 31 receive the upperor service shelf 34 and the front and rear edges of this service shelf isnot'ched as at 36-toj receive the front and rear posts 23 and24eo-f'th'e transverse frames 22 and this-shelf '34 also panels 32 at the meeting" edges thereof and overlie the ribs 27 of the transverse.frames orf 5 standards 22., Likewise these ornamental molding's 38 can be used at the ends of the counter as shown. The" upper rear' corner edges of the transverse standards 22can be notched as at 39 for' the'reception of an'upper rear rail40 whichf can be secured in'place in any desired way. rThe upper edges of the transverse frame 22', the front panels 32,

the end panels 30, and'the'rear rail 39- receive the display top ll, whic can be con- )7 structed inany desired way, As shown, the

edges of the top 41 are providedwith cornices' or moldings 42 which extend above a and below theface of 'the-tabletop.- It is to v be also noted that the table toptl extends beyond the front-and rearfaces ofithe body portion-of the body and ,that the ornamental front molding. strips 38 extend under the table top-and likewiseforms asupportthere- The lowerinnerfaces of the cornic'es I preferably use the space'between the shelf 34L and the table top 31 forser'vice'pu-rposes and thus one part of the shelf maybe Q utilized for wrapping paper, another part may be utilized for receiving compartments or pookets'4c5 ofdiflt'erent sizes opening out through the rear. of the counter for receiving paper bags. Anotherportion-ofthis space.

can receive a slide 45, which can bepulle'd out tofacilitate the wrapping ofv packages. A suitable drawer 46 can also be provided for the reception of twine, scissors and the like. The lower shelf 33 can be utilized for receiw finishing molding The rear of the counter is left entirely ,open as clearly shown in the drawings.

From the foregoing description, it can be seen that I have provided an exceptionally simple and durable form of counter which will possess the maximum amount of utility and which will possess a pleasing and attractive appearance to the eye.

If preferred, the counter can be made in difierent sections when the counter is of an extreme length and in this instance the top tending base rail, transverse end rails, and

intermediate transverse rails, transversesupporting frames seated on the intermediate rails having vertically disposed ribs on the front face thereof located equa-distantly of the side faces of the frames, a front finishing strip connected with the base rail and extending above the upper face thereof and defining in conjunction therewith a seat, front panels having their lower edges received in said seat and their adjacent edges engaging the 0pposite sides of the rib and the front faces of the transverse frames, and finishing and securing molding strips engaging over the meeting edges of the panels and ribs.

2. In a counter, a longitudinally extending base rail, transverse end rails and intermediate transverse rails, transverse supporting frames seated on the intermediate rails havin g vertically disposed ribs on the front faces thereof located equa-distantly of the side faces of the frames. a front finishing strip connected with the base rail and extending above the upper face thereof and defining in conjunction therewith a seat, front panels having their lower edges received in said seat and their adjacent edges engaging the opposite sides of the rib and the front faces of the transverse frames, finishing and securing molding strips engaging over the meeting edges of the panels and ribs, the upper edge of the front finishing strip having notches receiving the lower ends of the ribs.

3. In a store counter, a longitudinally ex tending base rail, end rails, and spaced parallel transverse intermediate rails, transverse supporting frames seated on the intermediate rails, finishing strips connected with the outer faces of the longitudinal and end rails and extending above the same forming in conjunction therewith seats, front and end panels fitted on the seats, the meeting edges of the front panels engaging the front edges a top fitted on the upper ed.

of the transverse frames, and a shelf seated on 1 the intermediate rails with the edges engaging the end and longitudinal rails and the rear edges of said panels. p

4. In a store counter, a longitudlnally extending rail, 'end rails and intermediate transverse rails, facing strips securedto the longitudinal and end rails and extending above the same defining seats in conjunction therewith, transverse supports seated on the intermediate rails including front and r ear posts and top and intermediate strips, vertical ribs formed on the front faces of the front posts, end and front panels fitted on the seats, the adjacent edges of the front panels engaging the front facesof the posts and the opposite faces of the ribs, finishing molding strips arranged over the ribs and the adjacent edges of the front panels, a stock shelf fitted on the transverse rails and the endand longitudinal rails engagingthe panels, supporting strips on the inner faces of the end panels in the same horizontal plane asthe ice shelf engaging the strips and panels, and

and the top stripsof thesupports.

5. In a store counter, a longitudinally ex tending rail, end rails and intermediate trans: verse rails, facing strips secured to-the lon'gi tudinal and end rails and extending above the same defining seats in conjunction therewith, transverse supports seated on the intermediate rails including front and rear posts and top and intermediate strips, vertical ribs formed. on the front faces'of the front posts, end and front panels fitted on'the seats, the adjacent edges of the front panels engaging the front faces of the posts and the opposite faces of the ribs, finishing -molding strips arranged over the ribs and the adjacent edges of the front panels, a stock shelf fitted on the transverse rails and the end and longitudinal rails engaging the panels, supporting strips on the inner faces of the end panels in the same horizontal plane as the intermediate strips of the supports, a service shell engaging the. strips and panels, a top fitted on the upe per edges ofthepanels and the top strips of the support, and a cornice extending above and below the-top.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

LOUIS SCHUMM, III.

intermediate strips ofthe supports, a serves of the panels 

